Jack Lyon

Jack Lyon

  • Birthday: 9/2/1917
  • Deathday: 3/8/2019
  • Place of birth: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK
  • Fame for: Acting

Biography

Jack Lyon was one of the last surviving men involved in the mass breakout, popularly known as "The Great Escape", from Stalag Luft III prisoner of war interment camp in March 1944. He served as a lookout during the famous escape, though the tunnel used was discovered before he was able to make his own escape. He died, aged 101, on 8 March 2019.

Filmography

The Great Escape
Release date: 3/10/2017

The Great Escape

Role(s): Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner

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Digging The Great Escape
Release date: 11/28/2011

Digging The Great Escape

Role(s): Himself

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